CENTRAL MARYLAND
The Project for Accessible Information Technology In Education, part of the Maryland Technology Assistance Program will present:

Accessibility Up Close - Accessible Web Practices in Focus
October 3, 2003
At the Holiday Inn Express, Meeting Room
2715 Ocean Gateway
Cambridge, MD 21613
From 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

A series of presentations on Rights, Regulations, Barriers, and an exploration of the accessibility tools used by education institutions will be offered. For more information, please visit www.mdtap.org or call 1-800-832-4827.

WESTERN MARYLAND
Please share this information with other special and general educators, assistants, parents, OT's, PT's and SLP's. Additional course information and reservations for all courses, including free workshops, will be held on-line at the training button at www.matcoop.org. Space is very limited for computer training labs and consequently fill quickly. Reserve your space on-line, then mail your check or purchase order as soon as possible to:
A.T.: L.A.S.T., Inc.
d.b.a. The MD A.T. Co-op
P.O. Box 428
Savage, MD 20763

Intermediate Boardmaker (PC version only)
Hands-On Computer Lab, Space Limited!
Date: October 1st
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm. (includes light breakfast)
Cost: $50-$70, workshop only
$250-$270, workshop plus Boardmaker software and manuals
Location: Savage Fire Hall, Savage (S.E. Howard County, Central MD)
Presenter: Susan Cohen, Maryland A.T. Co-op
Overview: OK, so you know how to use Boardmaker to create communication overlays and visual supports. Now learn how to customize the software to meet your needs! Most of the day will be spent in a hands-on learning experience using our PC laptop lab to create multi-page boards, add/edit alternate symbol names, develop your own symbol categories, add new symbols or photos to the symbol finder, and create template boards for future use. Participants will use the skills they have learned to create individualized visual supports for their child or student. Participants will receive a CD of many Boardmaker templates and samples to customize.

Autism-Literacy Connection: Focus on Writing
Date: October 8th
Time: TBA
Cost: $0-$75, subsidized by Washington County BOE
Location: Marshall Street School, Hagerstown, MD (Western MD)
Presenter: Dr. Joanne Cafiero, PhD
Overview: This workshop presents a combination of art, science, and "make & take" as it explores the research and rationale for literacy, and in particular WRITING interventions, for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In this workshop, "writing" will be defined as any expressive visual communicative output, from Velcro and symbols (PCS) to keyboards. Using a case study approach, a literacy based writing intervention will be demonstrated from the research basis, developing protocols, creating materials, & defining and measuring objectives. Each participant will design their own writing interventions from a variety of templates and create a Home-School Journal that will be ready to use by Monday morning.

EASTERN SHORE
October 7
"Can't Use the Phone?"
If you or someone you know are having problems using a regular telephone
because of vision, hearing, memory, speech problems or need hands free dialing,
come in for an introduction on the latest alternatives in telecommunication.
Admission free of charge.
408 Coles Circle, Salisbury, between 2-7 p.m.
If you can't make it and want information, please call 443-260-0822 or 877-511-
0744 toll free.

October 23
Jim Nooney / Holly Community Golf Classic fundraiser
Nutter's Crossing Golf Course
Salisbury, MD
Call 443-260-0822 or 877-511-0744 toll free for information.

October 28
Augmentative Communication Open Lab
Open 2 - 5:30 p.m.
Admission free of charge.
Holly Center Activities Building
Salisbury MD
Call 443-260-0822 or 877-511-0744 toll free to register.

To Be Arranged
Literacy and the DynaVox Training with Linda Carmen.
Call 443-260-0822 or 877-511-0744 toll free for information on exact date and
location on the Eastern Shore.

November 6
Look for News on a special performance from the "Fabulous Footwork" Group

November 22
Basket Bingo fundraiser
Holly Center Gymnasium
Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
Games begin at 7:00 p.m.